Introduction There are a variety of possible reasons for throat pain. The fact whether the pain occurs especially when speaking or even without any strain or even at night often helps to diagnose the cause. Causes Laryngeal pain, which occurs particularly when speaking, is most frequently caused by laryngitis, which in its acute form is … Throat pain when speaking
Anatomically, the larynx represents the separation between the airways and the entrance to the gastrointestinal tract. During breathing, the entrance to the trachea is closed by the epiglottis. If a person takes in food in the oral cavity, it begins to chew and thus initiates the act of swallowing, the epiglottis closes and lies on … Pain in the larynx
Therapy The treatment for laryngeal pain is strictly dependent on the underlying disease. Children suffering from an acute pseudocroup attack should first be sedated. Studies have shown that even sedative measures contribute to rapid improvement of pain and shortness of breath. In addition, the affected children should be given cold humid air as soon as … Therapy | Pain in the larynx
Introduction There are many different ways to treat pain in the larynx. They are usually caused by an acute irritation (for example by pollutants or dry, dusty air) or an acute inflammation (usually caused by viruses). Since these conditions are usually harmless and heal by themselves, treatment can often be carried out independently at home. … Treatment of laryngeal pain
Conventional medical treatment If all the above treatments do not result in a reduction of pain, a doctor should be consulted. This doctor can usually find out the underlying cause of the pain by taking a detailed medical history and performing a laryngoscopy. He can then prescribe antibiotics for bacterial inflammation, anti-inflammatory drugs such as … Conventional medical treatment | Treatment of laryngeal pain
Introduction Laryngeal pain can occur after frequent or very strong vomiting. This often leads to a strong, burning pain in the larynx, which is accompanied by difficulty swallowing and hoarseness. The cause is the ascending stomach acid which gets into the larynx and leads to burns there. In severe cases, the burns can lead to … Throat pain after vomiting
Symptoms Laryngeal pain usually manifests itself as burning, severe sore throat along the larynx. They are often accompanied by hoarseness or difficulty swallowing. Laryngeal pain can occur after vomiting, but also as part of a cold or respiratory infection. If the cause is strong vomiting, the pain usually subsides by itself within a few hours. … Symptoms | Throat pain after vomiting
Prognosis and prophylaxis If laryngeal pain occurs once after vomiting, this usually has no major disease value. Repeated laryngeal pain as a result of vomiting can, however, be accompanied by serious damage to the larynx and in the long term can even cause cancer of the throat. Laryngeal cancer can only be treated curatively by … Prognosis and prophylaxis | Throat pain after vomiting
Introduction What can be done about laryngeal pain always depends on the cause of the pain. Often the pain is caused by a viral inflammation or irritation from dry air or airborne pollutants. As a rule, laryngeal pain does not need to be treated by a doctor, as the causes are usually harmless. Home remedies … Throat pain-What to do?
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Introduction When coughing, many people suffer from unpleasant pain in the larynx (lat. : larynx). This cartilaginous organ connects the throat with the windpipe and is largely responsible for the production of sounds such as speaking, singing or screaming. The larynx also uses the epiglottis to prevent food or fluid from entering the airways. If … Throat pain when coughing
Diagnosis First the patient is asked in detail about his larynx pain when coughing. Here, accompanying symptoms such as hoarseness, difficulty swallowing or breathing difficulties are of particular interest. Furthermore, the temporal course or the exact occurrence of the complaints can be of importance. For example, pain and coughing after smoking can indicate chronic laryngitis. … Diagnosis | Throat pain when coughing
